Lake Champlain Research Institute
Graduate Research Assistant in Fish Biology PLEASE FORWARD TO INTERESTED STUDENTS. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE March 1, 2011 Lake Champlain Research Institute: Start Date: May-June 2011 This position is for a graduate research assistant to work on a study of Black Bass dispersal patterns in Lake Champlain. The employee will work at the Lake Champlain Research Institute supervised by LCRI staff. Position title: Graduate Research Assistant in Fish Biology Location: SUNY Plattsburgh, Lake Champlain Research Institute Responsibilities: Assist with laboratory work and field sampling for a study of Black Bass dispersal patterns, following the release from tournament events on Lake Champlain. Duties include fish tagging and telemetry research, data entry/analysis and use of on-lake field telemetry gear (acoustic and radio) to track fish dispersal. Computer work includes data entry and preparing data sets in spreadsheet format. Boat work includes field surveys and fish tracking by boat. The student will be expected to complete a Research thesis based on this project. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries or a related science. The student must be accepted and enroll in the Masters in Natural Science degree at SUNY Plattsburgh. Preference will be given for students with career interests in fisheries and/or experience with telemetry studies, GIS and/or statistical analysis. Closing Date: March 1, 2011 Salary: Competitive stipend plus graduate tuition waiver (salary funding contingent on grant funds) Interested students should contact: Dr. Timothy B. Mihuc Lake Champlain Research Institute 442 Beaumont Hall Phone 564-3039 Fax 564-3036 Email timothy.mi...@plattsburgh.edu
